(apologies to Joel and Brad who are part of some sort of cult that believes “Electrical Storm” was a good song)

This is my thesis statement: U2 has jumped the shark.

My argument:

• Appearing on Good Morning America. When was the last time U2 needed to promote themselves so gratuitously on television?
• Bono actually making comments/caring about other bands. Seriously – U2 always did their thing, and left the rest of the entertainment industry alone. That’s what I liked – they ROSE above that shit. Sure, they always took time to tell me I was doing enough for AIDS research, food pantries or 3rd world countries’ debt – but at least they didn’t waste my time talking trash about Chris Martin. Seriously Bono?
  

  Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

• Boots. Ok, am I alone here in thinking this sounds like a cut off of INXS “X”?

I think what’s important for U2 to realize is, it’s OK to retire. You don’t have to be relevant your entire life. If you want to be the Rolling Stones, then just tour with the music everyone remembers loving.

Conclusion: U2 has jumped the shark.

Thoughts?

This post was written by Stephen Schmidt
This entry was posted on Friday, March 6th, 2009 at 2:27 pm. It is filed under Point, Counter-Point. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.